QNAP TS-AI642-8G NAS & Storage Server Tower ARM Cortex-A76 8 GB Black

TS-AI642
AI NAS with energy-efficient ARM SoC processor and NPU for AI-powered video and image recognition applications

The next-generation TS-AI642 AI NAS is specifically designed for AI-powered video and image recognition applications. By utilizing the 64-bit ARM Cortex-A76/-A55 SoC octa-core processor with up to 6 TOPS NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit), the TS-AI642 not only handles image processing and analysis tasks but also offloads the CPU from running AI applications to reduce power consumption during system operation. With powerful computing capabilities, large storage space, and flexible I/O expandability, the TS-AI642 enables businesses to easily deploy an AI NAS solution for video surveillance, image, and facial recognition applications.

Expand storage capacity up to 18 drives
The TS-AI642 supports up to 110 TB storage capacity by installing six 22 TB 3.5-inch drives in RAID 5. By connecting a QNAP TL-D1600S storage expansion unit, you can add twelve more drives to the TS-AI642 to achieve up to 350 TB of storage space for growing storage needs. Or connect TR series storage expansion units to add hardware RAID protection for expanded storage.

NPU accelerates on-device AI performance. 3x faster facial recognition.
With a built-in NPU (Neural Network Processing Unit), the TS-AI642 boosts the performance of QNAP AI Core (the AI-powered engine for image recognition) for fast facial and object recognition.

QuMagie Photo Management
The NPU leads to a significant acceleration in image recognition performance when uploading images to QuMagie, enabling intelligent classification.
200% performance increase in facial recognition

Qsirch Full-Text Search Engine
The NPU accelerates AI OCR image recognition technology to make text extraction from images more efficient.
20% performance increase in extracting text from images with AI OCR

QVR Face Insight Facial Recognition
QVR Face instantly recognizes faces and performs analysis tasks within 0.2 seconds. With the NPU, more IP cameras can be analyzed simultaneously.
7 cameras for real-time analysis

QVR Human People Counting Solution
QVR Human provides real-time counting data and analysis, and with the NPU, multiple IP cameras can be analyzed simultaneously.
7 cameras for real-time analysis

Efficient Image Search with AI Photo Management
The TS-AI642 is the best photo and file storage center. Store and organize thousands of photos and find them anytime with powerful AI image recognition.

QuMagie Intelligent Photo Management
By automatically organizing thousands of photos by people, things, or places, QuMagie creates AI albums for smarter filtering and faster searching.

Qsirch Fast File Search
Qsirch is as powerful as Google™ and allows you to find files faster and smarter based on keywords, colors, and metadata. AI OCR image recognition technology recognizes and extracts text from images.

Intelligent Surveillance
The TS-AI642 offers a professional NAS surveillance solution that is compatible with over 6,000 IP cameras from over 190 brands and thousands of ONVIF network cameras. Full HD (1080p) surveillance video recordings from 2 cameras can be stored for 2 years.

Next-Gen 2.5G NAS with ARM 8-Core Processor
The TS-AI642 uses the ARM Cortex 64-bit A76/A55 octa-core processor with single-port 2.5 GbE and single-slot PCIe for upgrading to 10 GbE connectivity. SATA 6Gb/s drives are supported to ensure reliable read/write performance for hosting versatile NAS applications in offices.

Processor
ARM Cortex 64-bit A76/A55 octa-core processor (2.2 GHz/1.8 GHz)

NPU
Up to 6 TOPS NPU with high computing power to accelerate facial and object recognition.

Memory
8 GB RAM (not expandable)

Connections
Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) ports and two USB 2.0 ports

Diverse I/O Functions with PCIe Expansion
The TS-AI642 features a PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot, allowing you to expand its application potential.

Easy Backup
Superior hardware performance with an all-in-one backup solution to accelerate backup/restore tasks.

Multi-Version Snapshots Mitigate Ransomware Threats
The TS-AI642 supports block-based snapshots that record the state of the system at any point in time. This helps protect data that can be restored at any time, significantly mitigating the threat of ransomware.

Volume and LUN Snapshots
Create snapshots in seconds and restore the entire volume/LUN to a specific point in time to prevent the loss of important data.

Instant Snapshot Restoration
Snapshot contents can be quickly restored on a local NAS, or on a folder/file basis on a local/remote NAS or in cloud storage. You can also conveniently view and restore snapshots from the client side.

Back up Snapshots
Multiply data protection by backing up snapshot files! Replicate volume/LUN snapshots in the TS-AI642 to a remote NAS (Snapshot Replica) by copying only the changes made. This can save time and bandwidth and can be performed manually or on a schedule.

Host Container Applications
If you're curious about Docker or a hobbyist developer, Container Station on the TS-AI642 integrates the lightweight Docker® virtualization technology and allows you to run all kinds of self-contained applications. You can download apps from the built-in Docker Hub®, including popular and fully configured applications, and deploy them with just one click. From smart homes to multimedia applications, you can unleash your creativity and bring containerized applications to life.

In addition to Container Station, other apps (including tools for backup/synchronization, content management, communication, download, and entertainment) are available via the App Center. Simply click and install as needed to further expand the functionality of your TS-AI642.

Comprehensive Security and Permission Settings
The TS-AI642 is equipped with flexible permission settings and security measures. In addition to IP blocking, QNAP Authenticator, and HTTPS connection, there are other apps that ensure optimal protection of the NAS from threats such as malware and hackers.

myQNAPcloud secures remote access
myQNAPcloud allows convenient connection to the TS-AI642 over the Internet without complex DDNS settings. To ensure the security of your remote access service, myQNAPcloud strengthens SSL certificate keys to 2048 bits.

Simplified permission settings
The TS-AI642 supports comprehensive access rights settings for shared folders, Azure Active Directory Domain Services (Azure AD DS), LDAP, and Windows ACL to enable IT staff to efficiently manage user accounts and access rights for multiple NAS systems.

QuFirewall Protection
Supports IPv6, firewall access lists, and GeoIP filtering to restrict access based on geographical locations for higher NAS network security.

Superior Security with QVPN
A virtual private network (VPN) enables secure access to network resources and services on public networks. QVPN supports creating a VPN client, using the TS-AI642 as a VPN server, and the WireGuard® VPN service with a user-friendly interface for setting up a secure connection.

Security Counselor
A security portal for the TS-AI642 that checks for vulnerabilities and provides recommendations to improve NAS security. It also integrates antivirus and anti-malware scanning software.

Malware Remover
Scan your TS-AI642 regularly with the latest malware definitions. If infected files are detected, they are immediately removed to ensure the security of NAS data.

The Best File Storage and Collaboration Center
The TS-AI642 integrates extensive applications for storing, managing, synchronizing, searching, and archiving files. It supports SMB/CIFS, AFP, and NFS protocols for optimized file sharing across Windows®, Mac®, and Linux®/UNIX®, providing the smartest NAS solution for professional management of your files.

Flexible and Cost-Effective Storage Expansion
QNAP offers easy ways to expand your storage capacity. Here are various ways to expand your TS-AI642 storage as needed to cope with data and business growth.

Attach QNAP expansion enclosures
Connect expansion enclosures to the TS-AI642 and manage NAS storage expansions with the user-friendly Storage & Snapshots Manager app.

Mount cloud storage or remote file servers
Mount cloud storage or remote file servers to expand the capacity of the TS-AI642 while centrally managing files on the NAS, cloud storage, and remote devices.

Migrate to a new NAS
Install your NAS drives on a larger QNAP NAS and retain your existing data and configurations.

Expand RAID capacity
Hot-swap lower capacity drives with larger capacity drives to expand your NAS's storage capacity so it can grow with your business.

More Productivity-Enhancing Applications
The TS-AI642 offers an App Center that contains feature-rich apps to extend your NAS's potential!

A Health Check for Your Hard Drives
Hard drives are the heart of your NAS, and ensuring their long-term health and reliability is absolutely crucial. QNAP offers various methods and tools for monitoring hard drive health so you can make proactive decisions to protect your data and files.